Madison County

A lifelong resident of the Sanford Community, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Albert Franklin "Boscoe" Fouche and Vera Stone Fouche. She enjoyed embroidery, flowers and most importantly, she treasured time spent with her family. Mrs. Adams was a member of Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis "Bud" Adams; her brother, James "Bub" Fouche and her sister, Helen Fouche Beatenbough.

Survivors include her children, Dennis Adams (Deborah), Cindy Kesler (Austin), Russell Adams and Lee Adams (Brittony); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 10, at 11 a.m. at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Bill Jackson and Lee Adams officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Walker, Albert Stone, Tony Fouche, Steve Hill, Bobby Hardy and Ken Watson. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund, 6625 Nowhere Road, Hull, GA 30646.

She was born on October 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Charlie and Ardell Threlkeld Meadow. Charlene was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wood; brothers, Harold, Pete, and Bill Meadow; and sister, Evelyn Parham. Charlene was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a member of Vineyard Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by a sister, Joyce Fendley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Nell Dixon, 89, has gone on to the place prepared for her by her Lord and Savior. Mary Nell passed away on October 5, 2018.

Born in Sylvester, Ga. on November 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Judge William Clyde Forehand and Ethel Morse Forehand. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Mays Dixon, Sr.; and siblings, Judge William Jesse Forehand, Sara Ethel Forehand Matthews, Oliver Clyde Forehand, and Florence Jean Forehand Hill. Mrs. Dixon was a graduate of the Georgia Teachers College now known as Georgia Southern and retired from Colbert Elementary School. She was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Mrs. Dixon was known as an estimable citizen, revered educator, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend and a precious, wife, mother and grandmother.

Born on June 1, 1962, in Thomson, Ga., he was the son of the late Milo "Mule" Bennett Kitchens, Sr. and Mildred "Blondie" Anthony Gill. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Jordan; nephew, Nathan Gibson; grandparents, Robert and Lizzie Bell Kitchens and Dedric Daniel and Zilla Dorothy Anthony; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend.

Affectionately known as "Firefly", Vandra had the ability to brighten up any room with her smile. She loved dancing, art, drawing, reading and photography. Vandra relished time spent with her family and she planned family game nights and date nights with her sisters monthly. She enjoyed watching anime with her brother, Branson, and she had a love for music. Vandra will be missed deeply but will live on through others as she gave the gift of life to many through organ donation. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Conrad Drake; and her great-grandmother, the original Aurelia Drake.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 3, at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church. Interment will follow at Community Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Demyus Watts, Hayden Mattox, McKenna Coile and Aaron Jones. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 2, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A reception will be held following the service at 2066 Aderhold Rogers Road, Commerce, GA 30530.

Mr. Gaddis was born on January 18, 1949, in Danielsville, the son of the late Howard "Bo" Gaddis, Sr. and Mary Hunsinger Gaddis. He was a mechanic having worked at the Madison County bus shop and was a member of the Macedonia Holiness Church. Mr. Gaddis was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Gaddis, Sr. and Michael Gaddis; and sister, Peggy Dowell Barber.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Kendall Callaway and Jack Ross officiating. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until funeral hour on Thursday afternoon. The family is at the home of Thomas Gaddis, 695 Faye Carey Road, Danielsville, GA.

Mr. Cheek was born in Athens on December 18, 1935, the son of the late Jack Thompson and Cleo Cheek. He was a retired self-employed painter and a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Cheek.

He was the son of the late Brant and Cora Lord. Mr. Lord was preceded in death by two brothers, Grover and Randolf Lord. He was a United States Navy veteran and a deacon for many years at Colbert First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Willie Ruth Lord; son, Jerry (Nancy) Lord; grandson, Kevin (Amy) Lord; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Conner and Hailey Lord.
Funeral services were held Friday September 21, at Colbert First Baptist Church. Interment was in Colbert Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Colbert First Baptist Church.

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com